Midgar ruins.
Vincent's POV
I was stood there next to Vicky as we watched Cid give his speach. "listen up 'cause i'm only going to say this once! If any of you are killed by those punks, i'll drag you back from hell and kill ya again! You really want to piss off those sons of bitches, try stayin' alive! That's what this wars all about. If you live, everybody behind you lives. If you die, they die! You got that? Now go kick some deep ground ass!" everyone begins to cheer as we all take our places in our squads. Shelke and Reeve approach me as i'm getting ready. "Vincent Valentine" she holds out a phone towards me and i take it, looking a little confused "what's this?" she shakes her head at me "your phone. I retrieved it from Kalm. I've modified it slightly. Just dial #VIN to contact my personal terminal directly. From this work station, i can perform a synaptic net dive into almost any network system in Midgar. I may also be able to help guide you into deep ground." i look on to her and then to Reeve, who crossed his arms. As i look back to Shelke, she becomes defensive "it's not what you think, by monitoring your movements, Dr Crescent's data fragments are restored in me. I'm simply providing this service for my own benefit" i smile at her "i didn't say anything" she begins to move uneasily "anyway...i...my resourses here are limited. Do not expect too much" i smile at her once more and nod "i'm counting on you Shelke" she looks to me, eyes wide "i...it's just...i've never actually been 'counted on' before. Never mind" Reeve turns to her and smiles "well then, can i 'count on' you to keep an eye on the airship while we're away as well?" she looks to Reeve almost in shock and gasps before Reeve continues "i have already witnessed your strength and skill once. This is war, and we have to be ready for anything. Your assistance would be of great help." she looks on to him, still in shock "my...assistance?" Reeve nods and smiles "exactly!" a WRO soldier comes running into the room, causing both me and Reeve to turn around "commissioner" Reeve turns back to me and Shelke "excuse me. Vincent, i will see you again before deployment. And Shelke remember, i'm counting on you" i watch as Reeve leaves the room then turn to Shelke. I smile at her before i also leave.
As i make my way back to the control room, i notice Vicky getting ready for deployment with Yuffie. It was then that i truly noticed her beauty. She was perfect in every way. Her heart was made of gold, she was always happy and bubbly, and she always knew how to calm a situation. As she was getting herself into her gear, my heart skipped a beat. I hadn't noticed her in this way before. Her figure was slim yet toned, her bum was nicely rounded and firm, her breasts were large and perky, and her face was just beautiful. I never ususally looked at these qualities on a woman, but i couldn't take my eyes off her. I stood there watching, eyes wide until she turned around and smiled at me. My heart started to beat faster 'great! What if she saw me eyeing her up and thinks i'm a jerk' i didn't have much time to think, she had walked over and placed a hand on my arm. She looked at me with a huge smile on her face and her purple eyes almost looked as if they were twinkling "all set?" i shake my thoughts away and return her smile "pretty much. Are you?" she throws me a cheeky grin and straps her sword to her back "of course! Those scum bags don't stand a chance against us." i had to admire her courage and enthusiasm. Our eyes become connected for a split second before we hear Cid yell "this is it, go, go, go!" she throws her hand in the air and shouts before turning back to me "see you in Midgar Vincent!" i watch on as she prepares to leave the ship with Yuffie and their squad. I hear a female voice come over the speakers and turn to Vicky and Yuffie "hatch open, prepare for drop" Yuffie turns to Vicky and the rest of their squad and then over towards me and my squad "see you boys later! Going down" i watch on as Yuffie and Vix dive out the airship on hover boards, shortly followed by the remaining members of their squad. The female voice comes over the speakers once more "advanced squad away. Secondary squad, prepare for drop" that was my squad. I quickly gathered my barings and jumped onto a hover board. The war was in full swing below us. As we were preparing for drop, a huge missile collides with the ship and i hear Cid shout "what the?!" my squad drops from the Shera just in time, as a huge fire breaks out.
As i made my descent into Midgar, several shots were fired towards me. Most of them coming from a helicopter. I take out my cerberus and fire, taking it down with ease. Dodging other attacks, i finally land in Midgar. I stand there looking to the train infront of me and the image of the Shinra building, until my phone rings. Holding it up to my ear, i hear a female voice, Shelke. "what do you think you're doing? You've landed several klicks off your target destination. However, considering the locationg of your enemy. This could work to your advantage. Head to the central complex and make your way to the top floor. You'll only be able to enter deep ground from the top level. I'll contact you again, Shelke out." i hang up the phone and place it back into my pocket as i make my way through the ruins of Midgar. As i run through the streets, i stumble upon some WRO troops. One of them approaches me, worry in his eyes. "Mr Valentine, we missed our landing point. This looks like the old sector seven slums, the train graveyard" i sigh and study my surroundings "yes it does" the soldier turns to me "sir, i've recieved a transmisson that the remaining troops have reached the upper level plate and joined the ground strike." i sigh and begin to walk off "fine" but the WRO soldier stops me "sir" i turn around to face them again "requesting permission to accompany you until we have reached the complex" i sigh once more "do as you wish" they begin to smile and salute "sir! Thank you, sir!" i press on further into Midgar, followed by the WRO troops. Eventually i find yet another troop, this time he is hiding behind a crate. He looks up to me "i was just taking a breather sir" i shake my head and begin walking off, when again i am stopped. "sir, let me join you?" i roll my eyes and continue walking "just don't get in my way!" we pressed on through the train graveyard, taking out any enemy troops we encountered. But again, i come across another WRO troop. She was crouched down, gun in hand. She looked up to me as i walked up to her. "you know, i was born in Midgar. My brother and i used to play here all the time. My mum didn't approve though. After she died, my brother joined an anti Shinra group. But was killed when the plate fell and...i can't believe this place is stil here" i sigh and roll my eyes. 'more distractions!' we continue our way through the graveyard and finally reach a WRO commander "Mr Valentine, thank yor for your assistance. To reach the central complex, you must get through this maze of decommisiioned train cars. But i have recieved information that beyond the graveyard lie the enemies most powerful defenses." i nod and begin walking off "i'll see what i can do" as i was walking away, the commander shouted to me "wait! I can't let you go without backup!" i turn to face him and shake my head "no! You heard what Cid said. Your orders are to live, if you come with me chances are you'll die." the commander nods and allows me to walk off.
I had looked all around the graveyard, but still no way out. I was getting frustrated now! I stumbled upon another WRO soldier in one of the old train cars. He held his gun to me, but soon lowered it when i knelt down by his side. "Vincent Valentine..." i sigh "there's no way out of here?" the soldier shakes his head "none! I looked all over but found nothing. Looks like we're both stuck in here" i stood there for a moment to think about things, when i took out my phone "Shelke" "Vincent Valentine? The only way out of there is through a near by under ground passage" i look around before replying "where?" "i'm uploading the location now. Also, up ahead deep ground have established a heavy line of deffense. You probably wont even break a sweat, but i thought i'd let you know." i hear her hang up and i press on to the passage. After making my way through the passage and into another part of the graveyard, my phone rings again. "Vincent Valentine, you've reached the central complex. Proceed up to reach the plate surface" i hear her gasp and become concerned "what's wrong?" she hesitates before replying "the approaching deep ground squa...it;s nothing. I'll contact you aga..." i notice deep ground soldiers above me with jet packs. As i watch them, bringing out my cerberus i hear Shelke's voice again "aerial troopers. Good luck, Vincent" i hang up and place my phone back in it's pocket before engaging in another fight. They were hard to hit at times due to flying around the sky, but i managed to take them down. Once they were dealt with, i wasited no time getting to the top plate. As i made my way through, i was confronted by non other than Rosso the crimson. I snarled at her as she approached me "still alive i see, and you call yourself human!" i screw my face up at her "more human than you are!" she begins laughing "more human than i? Tell me something i don't already know, darling. I'm a Tsviet! I traded my human weaknesses long ago. It is the path i have chosen, and the path i'll tread. Unitl i've sucked all life from this pityful world! And i'm not going to let you get in my way. You've lived long enough Vincent Valentine! And i'll make sure you don't come back this time, by slicing you to pieces!" she takes out her double ended weapon and lunges at me. She is fast and very strong, but i manage to wear her down. Sending bullets flying into her and jumping out of the way of her attacks, she finally stops and looks to me with and evil grin. "do you know why they call me 'the crimson' darling? Let me show you!" she transforms infront of my eyes and begins lunging at me once more. She is much faster and my bullets struggle to find her. She dives towards me, causing me to jump out of the way. I take the opportunity to transform myself, into the Galian beast. I send shock waves of extreme energy her way while dodging her attacks. Eventually wearing her down so she was knelt on the floor. My body transforms back as i stare at her. "someone stronger...than.." i watch as she slowly makes her way to her feet. Horror and anger on her face as she continues to talk "absurd...absurd! Our time here is done, but the mighty Azul awaits you!" i watch as she runs to the edge of a platform and smirks at me "i shall not give you the pleasure of killing Rosso the crimson! No one will ever stand above me! No one, no one, no one!" she strikes the platform around her and i watch as she falls to her death, laughing the whole way down.
As i continue walking, i pick up my phone "Vincent Valentine, the ground squads have not been able to penetrate deep grounds defenses. The mako reactors are still operating at full capacity" i sigh "so it seems" "what is your location?" i scout my surroundings before replying "Shinra building...or what remains of it" "the same as it was three years ago. Although, after meteor fall, there wasn't much left of Midgar at all. With the exception of deep ground. The passage to deep ground should be located with in the Shinra building. Search for the presidents personal entrance." i sigh once more as i make my way towards the ruined building "alright!" as i continue walking, the pain in my chest becomes strong again and i clutch my heart. I fall to my knees and hear a loud screech 'Chaos...' my phone had dropped to the floor as i lay there in pain. I hear Shelke's voice "is everything ok?" a deep ground hound runs towards me. I turn to face it and push it out of the way while letting out a growl. The beast in me was stirring. I hear Shelke's voice again "Vincent!" somehow i regain my composure and stand there in confusion "what's going on? Why is Chaos?...why now?" i hear Shelke sigh before talking to me "you really don't know do you? The protomateria helped you control Chaos. Now that you've lost it, your mental state has become extremely unstable" hearing her words i gasp and my heart sinks "protomateria, control Chaos?" "yes! If you recall, you had it extracted from your chest by Rosso" Shelke's voice changes, i hear her. I hear Lucrecia. "Chaos, while a part of you, the entitiy exists independently from the rest of your body." hearing her voice confuses me "Shelke?" i hear Lucrecia again "Chaos, the harbinger of anarchy." as i turn around, i see her in front of me. My eyes go wide "Lucrecia?" i see her walking towards me, my heart begins beating fast. "born before the planet dies, he shall gather together all life for Omega's journey to the sea of stars. That is Chaos, and he slumbers inside you." i begin to feel uneasy and search for Lucrecia. I can no longer see her, only her voice remains "I'm so sorry. You must fight him, i don't want you to die!" i look into the space around me with sadness in my heart "Lucrecia?" but i hear Shelke's voice in return "you must fight him" and then, for some reason i didn't know, i hear Vicky's voice "i don't want you to die!" 'why am i hearing her voice?' my thoughts begin to wander for a moment, until i gather myself and shake myself mentally. I press on through the familiar, yet ruined Shinra lobby until i find the entrance i'm looking for.